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1. Man dies on A5

A man has died following a collision in a layby off the A5 near Catthorpe which took place early on Sunday morning.

A 41-year-old Coventry man, who has not been formally identified, died after the crash at Lilborne which happened when a blue Ford Galaxy collided with a parked HGV in a lay by close to the BP Truckstop, at around 5.30am.

4. Mascot competition

A new mascot could be lining up at the King Power next season after Leicester City lunched a contest for fans to design a friend for Filbert Fox.

Filbert Fox has been entertaining the crowds at King Power Stadium and at events in Leicester for a number of years, and now he is looking for a friend to join him pitchside at home matches and when out and about in Leicester.

5. Rail ale steaming into borough

Steam enthusiasts will be raising a glass to the Reverend Teddy Boston at the annual Rail Ale Festival in Market Bosworth.

Running from Friday July 22 to Sunday July 24 this year’s event will include a Sunday morning service to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of the Cadeby priest who ran the Cadeby Light Railway and was friends with Thomas the Tank Engine author the Reverend Wilbert Awdry.